Page 2 - I. GENERAL OPERATION; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
2 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the i...
Page 3 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
3 • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat- ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never carry passengers.• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways look down and behind before and while back-ing. • Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They ma...
Page 4 - CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give you the best possible dependability and per for mance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent...
Page 5 - UNASSEMBLED PARTS; Steering Wheel; Seat; Steering Sleeve
5 UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel SteeringWheelInsert Steering Wheel Adapter (1) Bolt (1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Seat (2) Keys Slope Sheet Key (1) Oil Drain TubeFor Future Use Steering Sleeve (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Keps Nut 1/4-20
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; UNPACK CARTON
6 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to con tact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected fi rst to prevent sparki...
Page 7 - TO DRIVE TRAC
7 FIG. 2 025 91 DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS BATTERY COVER KEPS NUT HEX BOLT POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK) ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.• Remove adjustment knob and fl at washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for...
Page 8 - TO INSTALL BAGGER COM
8 FIG. 4D NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the tractor back plate. This will allow the dis charge chute to fl oat with the mower deck when moving on uneven terrain. 02306 HOOK BACKPLATESLOT DIS CHARGECHUTE 0259 2 LOWER BAGGER T...
Page 9 - HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT
9 ASSEMBLY 02329 02593 CLEVIS PIN RE TAIN ER SPRING 1/4 X 2"CARRIAGE BOLTS DUMP HANDLE TUBE 6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8") TOP SURFACES EVEN HOR I ZON TAL AD JUST MENT BRACKET VERTICAL AD JUST MENT BRACK ET FIG. 7 VINYL BINDING 1/4 LOCK NUT FRONT BAGGER TUBE FIG. 6 BAGGER ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 7...
Page 10 - CHE CKLIST; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
10 ✓ CHE CKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been completed. ✓ No remaining loose parts in carton. ✓ Battery...
Page 11 - OPERATION
11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL (Automatic Models only) OVER TEMP LIGHT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS 15 15 (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION) BATTERY REVERSE FOR...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
12 ELAPSED TIME HOURS 1/10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AMPS 60 0 60 02768 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save thi...
Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
13 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while op-erating your tractor or per form ing any adjustments or repairs. We rec om mend a wide vision safety mask over spe...
Page 14 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTS; NOTE
14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS WARNING: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope. • Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills. • Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to s...
Page 15 - ADD GASOLINE; PURGE TRANSMISSION; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE; CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
15 OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) When starting the engine for the fi rst time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position. • Sit on seat in operating posi...
Page 16 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; MOWING TIPS
16 00272 FIG. 14 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The spe cial mulch ing blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse i...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
18 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE T R A C T 0 R Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Lubrication Chart Check Brake Operation Clean Air Filter Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Spark Plug Check Battery Level Check Tire Pressure Clean Battery and Terminals FILL IN D...
Page 19 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION; Right Hand threads; STAR PATTERN BLADE; Left Hand threads; BLADE CARE
19 MAINTENANCE TRACTOR Al ways ob serve safe ty rules when per form ing any main- te nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than fi ve (5) feet to stop at highest speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surface, then brake must be checked and adjusted, then brake must be adj...
Page 20 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; TRANSAXLE COOLING; BATTERY; IMPORTANT; TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
20 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi cation SG-SL. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 ...
Page 21 - CLEAN AIR SCREEN; CLEANING
21 MAINTENANCE CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine dam age from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to re move dirt and stubborn dried gum fi bers. See engine manual. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi lt...
Page 22 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 24) Mower will be eas i er to re move from the right side of trac- tor.• Place attachment clutch control in “DISENGAGED” po si tion. • Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position. • Roll belt off clutch pulley....
Page 23 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
23 01156 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 00598 NUT "E" 01268 "D" "D" MANDREL FIG. 27 NUT "F" FRONT LINKS FIG. 28 • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. • To lower front of mower loosen nut “E” on both front links an equal number of t...
Page 25 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT; TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LE
25 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and cambe...
Page 26 - WARNING; TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE
26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 02614 WEAK OR DEADBATTERY FULLY CHARGEDBATTERY FIG. 34 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 34) WARNING : Lead-acid batteries gen- er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks, fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion when around...
Page 27 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER
27 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the trac tor with gas o line in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS; PROBLEM
28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5. Dirty air fi lter. 5. Clean...
Page 30 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 31 - SCHEMATIC
31 TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 SCHEMATIC BATTERY STARTER M A AMMETER (OPTIONAL) FUSE FBI SWITCH BAG INTERLOCK FBI BUZZER HOUR METER REGULATOR IGNITION UNIT HEADLIGHTS (OPTIONAL) CARBURATOR SOLENOID (IF SO EQUIPPED) FUELLINE ALTERNATOR SPARK PLUGS GAP (2 PLUG...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 ELECTRICAL 33 30 28 29 26 40 50 24 42 43 27 25 41 27 27 188039B 45 0 60 AMPS 60 16 58 2 1 27 81 22 21 66 46 59 16
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 64 209 209 13 9 17 161 209 11 28 278 278 154 209 278 278 209 54 54 58 29 278 42 43 213 214 175 185 179 26 25 26 25 24 165 24 209 31 30 89 209 256 69 155 184 186 187 266 265 187 189 189 188 18...
Page 36 - DRIVE
36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 DRIVE 77 77 74 78 75 76 15 1 180 38 42 40 42 39 56 66 51 184 26 178 179 179 177 120 27 51 48 50 49 47 50 150 151 187 183 182 181 263 260 171 202 259 187 183 156 165 82 168 166 163 14 159 161 207 158 171 112 21 8 10...
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 STEERING ASSEMBLY 11 5 87 5 87 4 3 43 95 43 8 40 32 8 6 46 46 8 6 2 33 35 34 68 67 67 67 13 65 68 15 29 29 82 10 38 12 39 1 37 36 37 41 42 88 71 17 29 43 91 steering_stealth_prem_11
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 SEAT ASSEMBLY 1 24 16 15 12 13 17 25 11 10 5 14 4 3 8 9 7 8 9 7 2 6 22 21 5 seat_lt.knob_7(CRD) 1 532 18 87-15 Seat 2 532 14 05-51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk )3 871 11 06-16 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Blk4 819 13 16-...
Page 41 - DECALS
41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 DECALS WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 14 54-98 Decal Read Owner’s Manual Sym3 532 18 89-21 Decal Hood 5 532 18 89-25 Decal Wheel Steering 7 532 19 11-57 Decal Panel Side8 532 16 88-69 Decal T...
Page 42 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 ENGINE 2 1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 29 25 4 23 45 8 6 5 101 13 10 14 38 105 105 3 81 44 46 32 31 33 37 33 engine-kawasaki_8 1 532 17 83-85 Control Throttle 2 532 19 16-11 Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex 3 -...
Page 43 - MOWER LIFT
43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 MOWER LIFT 36 15 20 16 17 18 20 20 15 20 4 5 6 2 3 1 6 5 4 7 8 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 37 41 40 38 12 11 3132 3132 19 19 13 13 13 13 49 26 50 lift-rh.1piece_9 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 94-61 Washer Asm Inn...
Page 44 - MOWER
44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 MOWER 2 34 21 117 119 116 118 68 124 131 36 22 13 2 11 8 20 16 69 14 15 2 46 46 45 9 41 130 1 19 5 6 3 46 44 33 32 30 28 31 21 25 21 31 32 33 30 30 30 2 18 39 27 55 38 124 40 41 36 26 23 124 36 84 41 40 61 24 21 21...
Page 46 - BAGGER
46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- -MODEL NO. CTH180 XP (HAUCT18H42G), PRODUCT NO. 954 17 02-31 BAGGER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 8 4 5 5 4 6 6 1 23 21 22 22 25 20 24 31 43 32 2 9 9 2 2 12 17 19 19 19 41 41 37 37 38 38 39 17 11 10 11 44 44...
Page 47 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
47 SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company (“Husqvarna”) warrants Husqvarna product to the original pur- chaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the “Warranty Period” of the product as set forth below: Lifetime Warranty: All ...
Page 48 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION
15 DEGREES MAX. FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE THIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mowslopes greater th...
